Hiking in the snow has its own challenges, rewards
Posted by RUSS HELWIG on February 1, 2012
Winter is a great time for a hike--you might need sunglasses but no bug spray.
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Perfect summer weather for a hike
Posted by RUSS HELWIG on September 12, 2011
We had great hiking on our first walk last week with the temperature at 70 F and cloudy skies.
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Spring blooms abundant along area trails
Posted by RUSS HELWIG on May 11, 2011
Spring wildflowers are wonderful at this time of the year and continuously change as early bloomers fade and later bloomers take their place.
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Rain and sleet hamper this week's hike
Posted by RUSS HELWIG on April 21, 2011
Our Tuesday walk this week was plagued by a light mix of rain and sleet.
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Late-winter hiking conditions remain good
Posted by RUSS HELWIG on March 3, 2011
We had another week of pretty good winter hiking conditions this past week. There were a few icy spots in the trail, but one could easily walk around them ...
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Tackling the trail: On the lookout for Kettle Moraine hikers
Posted by RUSS HELWIG on January 25, 2011
Do you plan to hike the entire length of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail in 2011 as it meanders through the Kettle Moraine State Forest? The DNR wants to publicize your accomplishment.
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Beulah Bog home to a variety of unique species
Posted by RUSS HELWIG on November 8, 2010
The Beulah Bog is a state natural area located off Stringers Bridge Road that has many interesting species of plants, including pitcher plants and cotton grass.
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Scouts help with Ice Age Trail work
Posted by RUSS HELWIG on October 15, 2010
The view from the bluffs of the Kettle Moraine are spectacular this time of year.
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Cool weather and few mosquitoes make for a great week of hiking
Posted by RUSS HELWIG on September 9, 2010
Eureka! The weather was perfect for hiking this week, which was quite a change from the hot, muggy, buggy days we have had during much of the summer.
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Prairies in bloom make for spectacular hiking
Posted by RUSS HELWIG on July 22, 2010
The prairies are near full bloom, so our walks this week were spectacular.
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Filming "Tales from the Trails" in the Kettle Moraine
Posted by RUSS HELWIG on June 3, 2010
A camera crew that was filming the Ice Age Trail and nearby areas in the Southern Kettle Moraine.
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Planning a hike for National Trails Day
Posted by RUSS HELWIG on May 27, 2010
On National Trails Day which occurs June 5 there will be hikes of 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 26 miles on Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Walworth and Jefferson counties.
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Cool weather good for hiking in the Kettle Moraine
Posted by RUSS HELWIG on May 14, 2010
A weekly walk by led by members of the Walworth/Jefferson Co Chapter, Ice Age Trail Alliance
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Spring wildflowers ahead of schedule
Posted by RUSS HELWIG on April 29, 2010
Persistent warmer-than-usual temperatures have accelerated the spring wildflowers so that they are appearing more than two weeks ahead of time.
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Mist and fog adds to the scenery on the hike
Posted by RUSS HELWIG on March 15, 2010
It was misting when we arrived for our Tuesday walk last week with a forecast of light rain. We had our raingear on, but the rain stopped for the duration of our hike.
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A growing wolf pack spreads throughout the state
Posted by RUSS HELWIG on February 22, 2010
Wolves are vital to a healthy balance of nature in wilderness areas, and their population has been increasing at an exponential rate in Wisconsin.
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Winter storm provides a fresh blanket of snow for hiking
Posted by RUSS HELWIG on February 12, 2010
A weekly hike by members of the Jefferson/Walworth County Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance.
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Rebuilding the walkway on Lake LaGrange
Posted by RUSS HELWIG on February 1, 2010
The local Ice Age Trail Alliance Chapter is considering a plan for rebuilding Kangaroo Walk above water level so that this beautiful part of the trail can be reclaimed.
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Covering many miles on the ski trails
Posted by RUSS HELWIG on January 22, 2010
Skiing has been excellent during the past couple weeks, and several of our regular walkers, including yours truly, have accumulated many miles on our cross-country skis.
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Trail conditions good for hikers, skiers
Posted by RUSS HELWIG on January 7, 2010
The trails along the Ice Age Trail in the Kettle Moraine State Forest near Whitewater are in good shape for cross country skiers, and Thursday's snowfall should have made them even better.
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